Is there any financial help?

Absolutely! As a matter of law, both parents can be ordered to pay you child support. Additionally, you may qualify for assistance from the...

Child Support

The income shares module is the only way to calculate child support. Flat percentage has not been used since 2005. If you want more or less...

My kids rights

Yes, because you were still legally married to him when the child was born, your ex-husband is legally the father of the child. Obviously, there is...

Yes, he can be jailed for failure to pay child support, but let me be very clear as to why. Your dad cannot be jailed just because he owes the...

Is a child support D.A. Representing me as a private attorney in the past in a criminal case a conflict of interest

First, as child support D.A., he/she is not representing either party. He/she is representing the State of Tennessee. That being said, I don't...

How will the court figure child support if my wife and I are not divorced/legally seperated, but have been living seperate?

The child support worksheet is based on both parties' incomes and the amount of time each parent spends with the child. The first step should be...

Can the court get tax info from the IRS if ex will not file taxes or turn in a job to child support?

Thank you for your question. I am not quite sure what you mean by the court getting tax info from the IRS. It sounds like your goals are twofold...

How should I go about getting a divorce?

As Mr. Rasberry says, a lot of lawyers offer free consultations. Some also offer payment plans, so you don't need a lot of money up...

Child Support Question. I need to know if there is anything I can do. TN. Please help :-)

Unfortunately, this question is all too common. Not necessarily due to extracurricular activities, but also due to teenage children wishing to stay...

Child support and adoption

Yes, you can absolutely get child support for both your daughter and her half brother. Anyone that has custody of a child can get child support...